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1 Canada Permanent Resident Visa FAQ How to get Canada permanent residency visa from India? The Canada permanent residency has the qualifying criteria which involve your present commerce; it s appearing on the occupation lists published by the government of Canada you are eligible to apply for a Canada visa. How to apply for Canada PR Visa? The Eligibility requirements for Canada permanent residency entails the foremost factors which include a valid travel document, proofs of money as asked by the immigration Canada department. Points are calculated for these main factors; Skills and the Experience factors, Spouse or common law partner factors and Additional points for those with a nomination from a province or territory or a valid job offer. The deciding factors of the eligibility requirement criteria of Canada permanent residency visa are absolutely influenced by scored points. What are the new rules for Canada PR Visa? Express entry is an electronic immigration management system that aims to cut the processing times by creating a pool of eligible economic immigrants who will be awarded points based on various factors. The Express Entry leads to faster and more systematic methods. Can I apply for Canada Permanent Residency? Yes! You can apply for Canada Permanent Residency. Anyone will be able to apply. The new Express Entry do not have occupation list and applicants can present their impressive credentials regardless of what industry or profession they are in.

2 Can I apply for permanent residency while in Canada? Yes you can apply for permanent residency being in Canada. You must have lived in Canada for the last three to four years before you apply. Can I apply for permanent residency while studying in Canada? Yes, you can apply for the permanent residency while studying in Canada. If you are wishing to work in Canada after completing the studies, you can apply for various available programs; each of them has their own unique features and requirements, considering them you can apply for the Canada permanent residency. Can I apply for permanent residency while working in Canada? Yes, you can apply for permanent residency while working in Canada. Canada is highly demanding immigration for the skilled workers. When can I apply for my permanent residency in Canada? You can apply for the Canada permanent residency when you are truly qualifying the eligibility requirements and scoring the desired points. Can I apply for permanent residency outside of Canada? Yes you can firmly apply for permanent residency being outside of Canada. As Canada welcomes thousands of skilled people to immigrate with the new express entry 2015, it s more easy and secure to apply. How much does it cost to apply for permanent residency in Canada? The cost for applying for the complete process varies. Its 1362CAD $ for a single candidate and 2552CAD $ when lodging with family of three members.

3 How to apply for permanent residency in Canada from outside of Canada? You can easily apply under these three prominent programs from outside of Canada: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class Programs and Provincial Nominee Program. How to apply for permanent residency in Canada as a student? To apply for a permanent residency in Canada as a student you need a valid student permit. How to apply for permanent residency in Alberta Canada? Alberta has one of the strongest economies in Canada, you can apply for the permanent residency through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program and get nominated and either applies to the CIC as a Provincial Nominee. How to apply for permanent residency in Manitoba Canada? Manitoba in Canada is an ideal place to live and work. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) would be opening its door for the skilled overseas stream in March How long does it take to get permanent residency in Canada? The time taken for the process of permanent residency is difficult to forecast. They vary depending on the type of submitted application and when it was submitted. If the application was filed on or after 1 st January 2015 then it would surely be processed with the new rules. And if you have lodged the application before 1 st January 2015, it will be processed under the rules at the time you have applied. How to get permanent residency in Canada after study? To get the permanent residency in Canada after study you need to apply for the work permit. And you can go for any of these relevant programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class Programs and Provincial Nominee Program.

4 How many years to stay in Canada to get permanent residency? You have to stay for at least three years to get Canada permanent residency. How long to get permanent residency in Canada after marriage? If you were living in Canada for at least last three years and recently got married, you can easily apply for the permanent residency. And if you How to become a Canadian permanent resident by marriage? You cannot become a Canadian permanent resident by marriage. You have to apply for the permanent residency, if you were living in Canada itself for last three years it s more convenient. How to apply for US visa from Canada permanent resident? The permanent residents of Canada need a passport and visa to enter the United States, unless they are a citizen of a country eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). If they are a citizen of a country eligible for the VWP, they are only required to have their valid passport by whatever mode of transportation they are coming; by land or sea.

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